Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 90: Pillars Of The New World

Violet left Adele’s office, exiting into the infirmary’s main corridor. The sterile, polished medical environment stretched out before her, and she couldn’t help but let her gaze wander.

So far, Adele’s office had been her only point of contact within the infirmary, but now, curiosity clawed at her now. What went on in the rest of the building? Why did they build this much space if Adele’s office was the only place she needed to get her wound healed?

Her eyes landed on the elevator just a few steps ahead, its sleek, metallic doors gleaming under the bright fluorescent lights. It stood out like a beacon, almost daring her to press the button.

Who had access to those upper floors? Were they reserved only for the elite students? Special cases? Violet was so damn curious, the mystery eating at her. Mary hadn’t spoken about that part of the infirmary either, and Violet found herself wanting to know more.

In the end, her curiosity won and Violet decided to take the bull by the horn and explore the area. Unfortunately, she barely managed to take two steps toward the elevator when a firm hand reached out, grabbing her arm. Violet spun around, her heart skipping a beat when she came face-to-face with a stern-looking Adele.

"What the fuck do you think you’re doing?" Adele’s voice was gravelly and sharp, cutting through the silence like a blade.

Everything happened suddenly and Violet was caught off guard by the intensity in her tone. She couldn’t help but stammer, "C—check-up."

"What?" Adele’s brow furrowed as she tightened her grip.

"I was supposed to have my weekly mandatory check-up today," Violet clarified, her voice coming out smaller than she intended.

"At what time?" Adele pressed, her eyes narrowing.

"6 p.m."

Adele glanced at the clock on the wall, her expression hardening. "It isn’t 6 yet, Violet Purple."

Violet swallowed, unnerved by Adele’s penetrating stare. The woman had a way of making her feel like she’d done something terribly wrong, even when she hadn’t.

"I thought... I thought I’d check out the premises before my appointment," Violet explained nervously. "It’s my first time after all. I wouldn’t want to get lost on my way here."

added, "I’m canceling your appointment today. I already evaluated you

was

snapped, catching Violet’s scrutinizing look. "Why are you staring

probing. "Why don’t you want me here?

that you like punishment. Should I add your name to detention? Perhaps you’d enjoy

any cracks, any hints of the truth but the woman had such an impassive look that she couldn’t catch a whiff of anything. She was

for class. But don’t think this is over. I’ll get to

Adele snarled, "Perhaps, put that energy into finding

That was a low blow. Violet went red in the face. Turning on her heel, she had already begun to leave only for Adele’s hand to clamp down on her

cold and authoritative, "come see me, and I’ll take care of it.

but Adele’s tone grew even more

Okay!" Violet snapped, her voice

said curtly.

Violet yanked her arm away and stormed toward the revolving doors. Just before stepping outside, she

shock, Adele was still standing there, arms crossed, her sharp gaze fixed on her like a hawk

left through the revolving doors that swished open, and the chilly air outside hit her like a slap, contrasting greatly the sterile warmth of the

wasn’t right about the infirmary, or Lunaris Academy in general. Violet thought as she crossed the small road that led to the school building.

the strange ultimatum to go to a cardinal alpha for her check-ups, it all

being overbearing. But inwardly, Violet couldn’t help but sense that the woman was being protective. Except it was the kind of protective that screamed that something was hidden. And why involve the cardinal alphas

tightrope over a pit of snakes. Each one of

without asking her to participate in his game again. And she would be a fool to give

one was the most tightlipped out of all the

was friends with Asher could never be normal. He would probably want something

she could use that to her advantage. However, Violet knew she had to tread carefully.

to mention, the cardinal alphas were really